Ferrero · 1 day ago
Packaging Manager - Value Improvement & Sustainability
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$113K/yr - $150K/yr
8+ years expFerrero is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, and they are seeking a Packaging Manager – Value Improvement & Sustainability. This role is crucial for advancing Ferrero's packaging strategy in North America, focusing on cost efficiency and sustainability initiatives across their iconic product portfolio.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead a small, high-impact team and influence packaging engineers across North America to drive Value Chain Optimization and Packaging Sustainability initiatives
Identify and deliver packaging cost, efficiency, and sustainability improvements through material, design, and process optimization in collaboration with sites, suppliers, and cross-functional partners
Lead North American packaging sustainability initiatives in alignment with global strategy, partnering closely with Central Sustainability and supporting subsidiaries and newly acquired businesses on trends, legislation, and execution
Identify, pilot, and scale innovative packaging technologies and solutions by monitoring industry trends, legislation, and competitive practices, while developing tools that enable data-driven decision-making
Co-lead sustainability reporting (including EPR, retailer, and CSR requirements) and manage packaging sustainability data, KPIs, and performance assessments
Collaborate globally with R&D, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Sustainability teams to ensure consistent execution and best-practice sharing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Materials Science, Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of experience in packaging development within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry
Strong technical knowledge of packaging materials, structural design, and manufacturing processes
Demonstrated experience leading sustainability-focused packaging initiatives, including data collection and reporting
Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives through influence rather than direct authority
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Collaborative, adaptable, and curious mindset; comfortable operating in a global, matrixed, and fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Company
Ferrero
Ferrero is a confectionary manufacturer known for Tic-Tacs, Nutella, Kinder, and their Pralines.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1B2023-06-06Debt Financing· $1B
Leadership Team
Lapo Civiletti
CEO
Recent News
2026-01-08
2025-12-17
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